Benefits
- Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognised certifications
- Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
- Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
- Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and processes as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
- A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
- Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
- Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programmes, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
- More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centres (Delivery Centres), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centres offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement security solutions aligned with Secure by Design principles.
- Lead security, risk and compliance initiatives to meet business and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) in line with industry standards.
- Identify and assess risks, developing actionable mitigation plans and strategies.
- Support clients in strategic planning, security governance and risk management.
- Translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Provide advisory services to stakeholders, ensuring security initiatives align with business objectives.
- Stay up to date with emerging threats, industry frameworks and evolving security practices.
- Communicate findings and strategies effectively through presentations, reports and workshops.
Required Education
Preferred Education
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Hands‑on experience applying Secure by Design principles.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity assurance / information assurance, including ISMS development and maintenance.
- Proven expertise in strategic planning, risk management or management consulting within the technology sector.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CRISC.
- In‑depth knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 27005).
- Familiarity with NIST frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800‑53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
Legal & Eligibility
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years, and you must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.
IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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